Carpet Care

Vacuuming:

The most important factor in caring for your carpet is vacuuming properly.
Vacuum it thoroughly and frequently.
Something as simple as vacuuming can have the largest impact on life of your carpet and the air you breathe.
Removing loose soil while it remains on the carpet surface prevents dirt from being ground into the carpet pile.
Vacuuming helps preserve the cushiness of your carpet.
Use slow repetitive front-to-back motions in an overlapping sequence.
On the other hand, don’t press down or make too many passes over the same spot.
Move slightly to the left or right about every four strokes.
For rooms with light traffic, vacuum the carpet traffic area twice weekly and the entire area once weekly.
In areas with heavy traffic, vacuum the carpet traffic lanes daily and the entire area twice weekly.
3 to 5 passes of the machine will suffice for light soiling, but 5 to 7 passes are necessary for heavily soiled areas.
Change the direction occasionally to help stand the pile upright and reduce matting.

Carpet Cleaning:

Cleaner Carpets and Cleaner Air – carpet fibers serve as a trap for allergens and other particles, reducing their continued circulation in the air. Removing them with a proper vacuum effectively sucks up the dust from the carpet, locks it in the machine and keeps it out of the air. At the same time, vacuuming that effectively removes and contains soil will help carpets last longer and keep them looking great.

Cleaning Schedule – It is important to clean your carpet on a regular basis.. Soil from cooking vapors, air pollution and grease tracked in from outside preset different problems and can cause fiber damage and significant dulling of colors. The color isn’t lost it is hiding under a build-up of dirty film and the pile has matted together. If carpet is cleaned before it becomes too unsightly, the cleaning chore is easier and more successful.

Additional Carpet Tips:

Most manufacturers recommend that carpet be cleaned every 12 to 18 months depending on the amount of activity.
The hot water extraction cleaning system is recommended.
You should have your carpet professionally cleaned often enough to prevent the carpet from becoming excessively soiled.
Professional carpet cleaning keeps your carpet fresher, brighter and newer-looking longer.
Do not have any type of topical stain protection added to your carpet without checking with the manufacturer.